Facebook Launches Sign Language Videos for Accessibility
(Facebook Launches Sign Language Videos)
Facebook announced new sign language video support. This feature aims to improve accessibility for deaf and hard of hearing users. Videos featuring sign language interpretation are now available.
The videos cover American Sign Language (ASL). British Sign Language (BSL) is also included. More sign languages might be added later. This initiative focuses on making Facebook content easier to understand.
Users can find these sign language videos in specific areas. The News Feed and Video sections will display them. Facebook Pages can also upload sign language videos. This helps creators reach a wider audience.
The company stated this is part of a larger effort. Facebook wants its platform usable by everyone. Removing communication barriers is a key goal. Sign language provides vital information access for many people.
Facebook developed this feature with input from the deaf community. Experts and advocacy groups offered guidance. Their feedback helped shape the final product. Ensuring the videos meet real user needs was important.
This launch follows other recent accessibility updates. Automatic captions for videos were introduced earlier. Alt text descriptions for images are also available. Facebook continues building tools for diverse users.
(Facebook Launches Sign Language Videos)
The sign language videos are available globally starting today. Users can watch them on mobile apps and the website. Facebook hopes this makes its platform more inclusive. Connecting people better is the main objective.
